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Post by fanficwriter on Jul 4, 2023 23:36:56 GMT
Hello everyone! Im trying to get a book made up for one of my favorite fanfic writers to send to her. It's over 1,000 pages long. I did end up splitting it in half even though it was pretty hard to pick a point where to cut it off.
Im looking for some advice just so I know I am doing this correctly, I have downloaded the files that LULU provided for my size book. Which is, 6.14 x 9.21 (Royal)
Next, I went to export the file into PDF Adobe. My question is, Do I still need to add in the .25? Or is that just for the cover?
Do I also need to add a gutter for my book? If so, do I add that before I export it to PDF?
Could someone take a look at my file just to double check it to see if it all looks correct?
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Post by potet on Jul 5, 2023 9:50:50 GMT
Hello. Yes, a .25 margin is advised. Your file needs to be perfect before your turn it into a PDF.
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Post by sirram on Jul 5, 2023 9:58:47 GMT
Has anyone tried Lulus's new cover-design wizard? I gave up on the previous one (which is still there BTW). I didn't think I would be using Lulu for another book but the new cover-design wizard is quite promising, and it does take the worry about margins etc. as that's all done for you. etc.
I haven't ordered a proof copy yet, but will report back when I have.
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Post by Retread-Retired-Cameron on Jul 5, 2023 14:38:30 GMT
Regarding gutter, add it before converting to PDF. kindlepreneur.com/book-gutter/ .375” for 24-150 pages .5” for 151-300 pages .625” for 301-500 pages .75” for 501-700 pages .875” for 701-828 pages |
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Post by Mag2024 on Jul 5, 2023 17:35:57 GMT
Hello everyone! Im trying to get a book made up for one of my favorite fanfic writers to send to her. It's over 1,000 pages long. I did end up splitting it in half even though it was pretty hard to pick a point where to cut it off.
Im looking for some advice just so I know I am doing this correctly, I have downloaded the files that LULU provided for my size book. Which is, 6.14 x 9.21 (Royal)
Next, I went to export the file into PDF Adobe. My question is, Do I still need to add in the .25? Or is that just for the cover?
Do I also need to add a gutter for my book? If so, do I add that before I export it to PDF?
Could someone take a look at my file just to double check it to see if it all looks correct?
I recommend one inch margin all around for very long books, and select the biggest book size lulu has, 8.5x11. Yes. 25 bleed. Cameron covered the gutter perfectly. |
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